Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Mandy was concerned about her eyesight so we made our way to Larnaca to the clinic of Dr Vorkas. After a series of tests Mandy was informed that laser treatment was the best option for her.

Thirty minutes later we were in the laser treatment room and Mandy had the laser treatment completed on both eyes within 20 minutes. Dr Vorkas told us that recovery with take several days but Mandy can already see a vast improvement in her sight.

A quick mention to our old football club, Cardiff City, who made it through to the Carling cup Final at Wembley after beating Crystal Palace in a tight semi final The Bluebirds won in a thrilling semi final that was decided on a penalty shoot out.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

During a break from the constant rain in Cyprus, we decided to hike around the area North of Kouklia. Our starting point was the village of Nikokleia, we made our way North along the Xeros valley, which climbs 400m up to the villages of Choletria and Stavrokonnou.

We then travelled across county and made our way down to the village of Mamonia and the Diarioz valley, during this part of the hike, someone, I won't mention any names, mislaid the map.

We crossed the Xeros river which had swelled after the recent rains and made our way to the deserted village of Souskiou. The final part of the hike was South following the river to Nikokleia, a hike of about 23 Kilometers

Sunday, January 08, 2012

Over the last few days the Island of Cyprus has been lashed by storms and heavy winds. A few weeks ago a cargo ship (EDRO 111 ) ran aground in rough weather North of Paphos in the sea caves area, at the time of writing the ship is still aground.

Monday, January 02, 2012

We were kindly invited to a New Years Lunch at Paul & Judy's house. The guests were served a wonderful Goulash followed by cheese and Port. Sadly one well known guest was missing due to an over indulgence during the festive week and the utter shock of Villa winning at Stamford bridge.